As we head into the last months of 2021, I want to bring focus to and celebrate the many ways we have come together this year as a community. Looking back, we've accomplished so much. Fundraising through the Nevada County Relief Fund to support our local non-profits and businesses, celebrating the reopening of the historic Bridgeport Covered Bridge, and kicking off our 1st annual Military Appreciation Week are just a few of the highlights that come to mind.

Pictured below are Miles and Willa, four and two years old, who stopped by the Eric Rood Center last Friday to trick-or-treat with their mom, a County employee. It was so nice to see kids trick or treating again and enjoying time with friends.

Sincerely,
Alison

Miles and Willa trick-or-treating at the Eric Rood Center

Alison Lehman with husband and friends Halloween weekend

Bridgeport Covered Bridge Reopens After 10 Years

After closing to foot traffic in 2011, the historic Bridgeport Covered Bridge at South Yuba River State Park reopened on Thursday, November 4th, for the community to walk across and enjoy.

State Parks celebrated the reopening with the Save Our Bridge Campaign Committee, Sierra Gold Parks Foundation, Nevada County, the South Yuba River Citizens League, Nevada County Superintendent of Schools, area chambers of commerce, elected officials, and many other members of the public. For over a decade, these partners, local residents, and students have supported the restoration of this treasured landmark, which required $6.9 million in funding to rehabilitate.

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Nevada County Military Appreciation Week

Military Appreciation Week Business Discounts, November 6^th-14^th

Nevada County's 1st annual Military Appreciation Week begins Saturday, November 6th and runs through Sunday, November 14th. Veterans, active military and Gold Star Families can find a list of local businesses that are offering discounts during Military Appreciation Week on our website at www.MyNevadaCounty.com/MilitaryAppreciation.

Military Appreciation Week is a collaborative effort with the Nevada County Consolidated Veterans Council, Beale AFB, Nevada County Board of Supervisors, the City of Grass Valley, local Chambers of Commerce (Grass Valley, Nevada City, Truckee, and Penn Valley), the Grass Valley Downtown Association, Sierra Harvest, the Nevada County Economic Resource Council, and The Union.

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Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Now Available for Children Ages 5 to 11

The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 cleared the final hurdle for Emergency Use Authorization. With recommendations from the FDA, the CDC, and the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup, health officials expect the vaccine to be available to California residents in the coming days.

“We know that parents have waited patiently for a vaccine to protect their young children. We now have a safe and highly effective vaccine to protect our kids and their families,” said Nevada County Public Health Officer Dr. Scott Kellermann.

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Board Objectives 2021 Third Quarter Report

Residents can now track progress on the County of Nevada’s Board Objectives, adopted earlier this year, to more fully understand the work we do. County staff uses Clearpoint, a performance management software tool, to track progress on delivering objectives and measuring the success of over 70 initiatives.

Follow updates on fiscal stability and core services; emergency preparedness, including wildfire and public safety power shutoffs; economic development; affordable and workforce housing; cannabis; and homelessness. County staff will generate a new update to the report each quarter, giving the public greater insight into the steps County departments are taking toward accomplishing the Board's objectives. Learn how we are addressing the needs of Nevada County and continuing our commitment to serving every resident at www.MyNevadaCounty.com/BoardObjectives.

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Participate in Nevada County's Supervisorial Redistricting Process

Redistricting determines which neighborhoods and communities are grouped together into districts for the purposes of electing the County’s Board of Supervisors. This process happens every ten years following the Census to ensure that each member of the Board of Supervisors represents the same number of constituents.

After receiving initial comments from the public, four supervisorial redistricting options have been developed. The public can provide comments on these four options at two upcoming public hearings on November 9th and 16th during the Board of Supervisors meetings or provide input via eComments at www.MyNevadaCounty.com/BoardMeetings, emailing redistricting@co.nevada.ca.us, or using the DistrictR Community of Interest public mapping tool at www.MyNevadaCounty.com/Redistricting.

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Board of Supervisors November 9th Agenda Preview

Pursuant to Governor Gavin Newsom's Executive Order pertaining to the convening of public meetings in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the County of Nevada will hold its regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Supervisors from inside the Board Chambers. The Tuesday November 9th meeting starts at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Chambers.

Please refer to pages 9 through 11 of the agenda to find the ways you can provide public comment. Highlights on the agenda include but are not limited to the following. Please visit the link below for the full agenda.

The meeting will begin at 9:00 am with the Consent Calendar, followed by Public Comment.

At 10:30 am, Chief Information Officer Stephen Monaghan will facilitate a Public Workshop regarding the 2021 Nevada County Supervisorial Redistricting process.
Next, David West, Veterans Services Officer will provide a presentation to the Board on the Veterans Services office and Agricultural Commissioner Chris de Nijs will present the 2020 Annual Crop and Livestock report.

At 1:30 pm, after a recess for lunch, there will be a public hearing to consider the Nevada County Planning Commission’s August 12, 2021 recommendation to approve the proposed rezone of the Nevada County Assessor’s Parcel Number 065-270-005 from Forest with the Subdivision Limitation Combining District (FR-X) to Timberland Production Zone with the Subdivision Limitation Combining District (TPZ-X). The proposed project is located approximately 9-miles east of the City of Nevada City, at 22765 Banner Quaker Hill Road.

The Board will then consider a resolution approving the award of $1,991,884 in "Community Resiliency Grants" funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

Finally, the Board will consider a resolution approving a contract between the County of Nevada and Sierra Business Council for grants management services to administer the “Community Resiliency Grants” Program funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), in the maximum contract amount of $30,000.

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Planning Department Awarded $462,699 in REAP Grant Funding

The State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) recently announced that Nevada County's Planning Department has been approved for funding under the Regional Early Action Planning Grants Program (REAP). REAP provides one-time grant funding to regional governments and regional entities for planning activities that will accelerate housing production and facilitate compliance in implementing the sixth cycle of the Regional Housing Needs Allocation.

The Planning Department’s grant application outlined five projects focused on implementing two specific Board of Supervisors 2021 Objectives: Housing and Economic Development. The projects include an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) workbook; an update to the County’s Density Bonus Laws; Implementation of specific Housing Element Programs that require Zoning Text Amendments; an ADU Mitigation Fee Nexus Study; and Regional Infrastructure Planning. In the coming months, the Planning Department will bring a Resolution to the Board to execute a Standard Agreement with HCD for fund distribution and the County will have until December 2023 to complete the projects outlined in the grant.

Call for Local Restaurants: Apply for the Restaurant Meals Program!

Nevada County is recruiting local restaurants for the Restaurant Meals Program. The Restaurants Meals Program is a voluntary component of the CalFresh program designed to increase access to prepared meals for vulnerable populations.

Your business may benefit from the Restaurant Meals Program by expanding your customer base and providing a service to your community. Nevada County has over 2000 elderly, disabled and homeless individuals who receive CalFresh benefits. These recipients can now use their Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards to purchase meals from approved restaurants and delis.

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Phebe Bell, Nevada County Behavioral Health Director

Phebe Bell Elected President of Behavioral Health Directors Association of California

Nevada County Behavioral Health Director Phebe Bell was elected as president of the Behavioral Health Directors Association of California. "Phebe is viewed as a leader in the state and is widely respected for her leadership in behavioral health. Nevada County continues to be a model in many areas including Laura’s Law, HOME Team, and more," said Nevada County CEO, Alison Lehman.

The Behavioral Health Directors Association of California supports the state's 58 county and city behavioral health departments (including the City of Berkeley and Tri-Cities Mental Health Authority) by providing leadership, advocacy, and support to County Behavioral Health Directors and programs.

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Job Openings at Nevada County: Behavioral Health Therapists

Nevada County employs approximately 800 employees covering a full range of services and positions, from accountants to wastewater treatment system operators. In Nevada County, quality of life comes first. It is the only rural California county with two designated Cultural Arts Districts and is known for its abundance of outdoor recreational activities.

Nevada County’s Health & Human Services Agency is recruiting Behavioral Health therapists:

One full-time therapist in Grass Valley for our Quality Assurance Program.
One full-time, Spanish bilingual therapist to support English and Spanish-speaking children and adults in the Truckee offices.
One full-time therapist to provide assessments and case management for individuals who are on probation.
One part-time therapist to provide intake assessments, individual therapy, and case management for adults in Western Nevada County.
Several part-time, temporary therapists for our Children's and Adult divisions.

Our Behavioral Health therapists support our community by providing assessment, treatment planning, individual and group therapy, collateral/parent counseling; crisis intervention, case management, and documentation of services; screening potential clients on the phone; and psychotherapy. Services are provided in consultation with the clinical team and regional partners and outside agencies. Individuals who show patience, understanding, and caring in their dealings with others are highly valued. Other relevant personal traits include social skills, a strong sense of responsibility, and the ability to manage time effectively. The work is always interesting and provides opportunities for collaborative, creative problem-solving. We seek to hire individuals who are caring and who bring a sense of humor and fun to work.

Find out more information about these positions online. Have a question? Contact Human Resources by calling (530) 265-7010 and selecting option 2.

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